contents 1 PRESIDENTS REPORT 2 CEO REPORT 3 PARTNERS AND SPONSORS 4 WHO WE ARE TRI NZ BOARD | TRI NZ STAFF | KEY PEOPLE 5 WHAT WE DO MISSION & VALUES | STRATEGIC DIRECTION | 6 FACTS & STATS MEDIA REPORT | POPULARITY OF THE SPORT | cOMMUNICATIONS REPORT | PARTICIPATION 7 YEAR IN REVIEW CONTACT TRI SERIES | CONTACT DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS | CONTACT TRIWOMAN SERIES | SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS | AGE GROUP REPORT | TRIATHLON WORLD CUP REPORT | HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT | COACH REPORT | TECHNICAL REPORT | YOUTH REPORT 8 TRIBUTES AND MILESTONES ANNUAL AWARDS | RACE RESULTS 9 2011 AGM MINUTES 10 FINANCIAL REPORT HEADING// Presidents Report 2012 1 HEADING 2 Welcome to the Triathlon New Zealand annual report for 2011-2012. The report outlines what has been another very hectic yet successful year for our Tri NZ and the sport of triathlon generally. Our new CEO Craig Waugh has transitioned very effectively into the organisation and his team continues working extremely hard to meet the performance targets they have developed. A comprehensive view of our High Performance At this point I want to acknowledge and thank Contact Programme has been undertaken and the resulting report for the exceptional ongoing support they provide as our and recommendations endorsed in full by the Board. Principal Partner. The review was facilitated by independent consultants We are also very fortunate to have the support of a number working with a governance steering group that included of commercial partners in various forms and all of these are several members from outside our sport. A wide range acknowledged later in this report. of key stakeholders in the sport were consulted during the process and their collective comments and opinion provided crucial input to the review. Sport New Zealand (formerly SPARC) is also a key strategic partner for our sport and we are extremely grateful for the wide-ranging support, both financial and non-financial, we By the time this report goes to print, the London Olympics receive from the whole team at SNZ and HPSNZ. will have come and gone. Regardless of the outcome of the two races I can assure you that at the time of writing this, the six athletes selected to represent New Zealand, The Tri NZ Board has functioned very effectively this past their coaches and the Tri NZ Performance team lead by year. We are exceptionally fortunate to have a Board Greg Fraine have been doing absolutely everything to where every member is fully committed and available to ensure all six arrive in London in the best shape possible. contribute in any way they can to ensure the success of the organisation. I want to make particular mention of Board member Alan Pattle, who after six years of excellent Since our last report the highly successful 2011 ITU Barfoot service has decided not to seek re-election. Alan has been & Thompson World Cup event took place in Auckland’s a real asset on our Board and his wisdom and constructive CBD. This was the official test event for the 2012 ITU opinion will be sadly missed. World Triathlon Grand Final this coming Labour Weekend. Planning for the Grand Final weekend is progressing extremely well and the Tri NZ board is extremely grateful In closing I want thank the many hundreds of volunteers for the contribution of chairman Sir John Wells and WC who have coached, managed, officiated, marshalled or 2012 board members for their leadership and CEO Dave contributed to the sport of triathlon in any way at any level. Beeche and his team for their commitment and hard work The work that you do is the lifeblood of our sport and it’s going in to ensure the success of this event. what makes triathlon in New Zealand so special. The 2011/12 Contact Tri Series showed strong growth in Garry Boon - President, Tri NZ participation numbers overall. A review of the series by Haidee Stratford and her event delivery team resulted in a number of exciting changes to the format of several events this coming seventh season of the Tri Series. Presidents Report 2012 RYAN SISSONS Contact Tri Series Takapuna 2012 Triathlon New Zealand 2012 Annual Report | 2 Photo courtesy of Mike Heydon // CEO Report 2012 My first year at Tri NZ has certainly been a positive experience. It’s been a good year during which I have learnt plenty and we have managed to deliver some great results in some challenging times. In my initial four months I attempted to undertake 144 face to face introductions, I think I made it to around 120. I was motivated to meet as many stakeholders as possible in the early days of the job to listen and understand the landscape; there are a number of people I have missed and I will continue to step through it. It is clear that triathlon in New Zealand is evolving quickly, We hosted the Barfoot & Thompson ITU Triathlon World some fantastic foundations have been laid in the past five Cup in November 2011. This saw great success where years for a sport that is still in its infancy. Many operational all KPI’s were exceeded. It was also a very important test processes and systems needed to be bedded down to event for the upcoming Barfoot & Thompson ITU World deliver the service required. However, the sport is now at Triathlon Grand Final in Auckland during October 2012. A a natural stage of evolution which requires Tri NZ to be large investment has been made in time and money so the positioned and comfortable to realise the opportunities in preparations are crucial. front of it. If we don’t, we will go backwards and as a result we have or will be instigating the following: The event will deliver some outstanding benefits for all • 2013 – 20 Strategic Plan review aspects of the sport, including our High Performance athletes, the profile of the sport and opening up pathways • 2013 – 20 High Performance Strategy for more people to take up the sport. This event, to take • 2013 – 18 Commercial Strategy place on Queen’s Wharf in the heart of Auckland City, will • 2013 – 18 Community Strategy be a significant event on the New Zealand international • 2013 – 18 Age Group review sporting calendar. • 2013 – 18 Club Strategy In March we were awarded Sport New Zealand Targeted All of the above initiatives are planned for completion by Community Sport status. This is a great opportunity for June 2013. It will require us to transform from a strong triathlon, but one that we must realise in a sustainable way. operational focus to a more dynamic market place driven Subsequently some operational changes have to be made organisation. Clearly this cannot be at the expense of the to realise this potential. operational foundations. Our drive to grow participation is really gaining traction, Some points to note: the target as at June 2012 was 100,000 participants. It is pleasing to highlight that post a recent participation • The pillars of the 2008–13 strategic plan remain robust census, triathlon in the past 12 months has seen 115,079 and continue to set the scene for operation targets. The unique participants. This census was undertaken by 2011/12 Business Plan yet again focused on extending contacting all 2500 schools, clubs, event promoters, RST’s, the measurable goals for all our activities across and councils around the country. This gives us a belief that participation, performance, profile and pathways. In we are still one of New Zealand’s fastest growing sports. In the coming year, work on the evolution of the 2013-20 addition, it was witnessed throughout the recent summer Strategic Plan will take place. that many events sold out and waiting lists were initiated. Whilst this has happened in the past, it has only taken • Internally we have had some changes to better place at a small number of events and it was definitely operationalise the business plan for 2012/13. In wider spread last summer. A pleasing sign! particular community sport, events, age group and high performance. There has been some solid progress achieving the • Tri NZ finances have been audited and reported as various Business and Strategic Plan goals. A highlight is exemplary. In a tough economic climate a small surplus the completion of Tri NZ’s first ever Independent High has been achieved. We have some exposure with Performance Review (2013-20). This review has been a our sponsorship portfolio where we need to ensure crucial piece of work to ensure that New Zealand is world we spread our risk. This can be achieved by some class for many years to come. alternative revenue opportunities that we are currently working through, specifically around technology, events CEO Report and services. It must be said that we have fantastic • To our elite athletes, it has been a huge year in the sponsors (which is not just a political statement) they build-up to the London Olympics and whilst we did not truly are. Work has begun on a 2013–18 Commercial achieve our goals in London, we have seen some terrific Strategy which should help us diversify and realise results both here in New Zealand and around the world. numerous opportunities. Standards are clearly rising and the initiating of the 2020 HP review will require these standards to continue to • TRIBE and the Tri NZ brand is becoming more and more rise. We are confident that the Kiwi attitude along with ingrained in the New Zealand triathlon environment. some world class coaching and sports science will assist Free membership and an online community approach the elite athletes to reach their full potential. has proved to be a winner.